Here’s a thought…
“It wasn’t a Blue Wave; it was an American Tsunami!”
Music Advocacy Group Concert Coming Up March 7
The annual Music Advocacy Group (MAG) benefit concert for the school music program is coming up! It’s the MAG'S 11th year of presenting this concert as its only (and very successful) fund raiser for the public school music program. It will take place on Sunday, March 7 at
Connie Zehner,1948-2010
On Sunday, January 24, Connie Zehner took her last breaths on this planet, succumbing to pulmonary fibrosis, a lung condition of unknown cause that has no known treatment. Born in 1948 in Munich, Bavaria, Cornelia Gabriela Lipp was always a bit of a rebel. She preferred reading and
Active Parenting Classes Start This Week at Orcas School
Dinners and childcare included The Orcas Island School District is once again offering parenting classes for the parents of students, from Kindergarten through 12th grade, beginning this week. Building on the Success of the “Active Parenting” Program, used in years past for elementary grades, the Readiness to Learn Program is
The "Bashful, Brainy," Super Sucker Octopus?
The Marine Science Lecture Series on Orcas Island concludes its 2010 series with "“Super Suckers: Giant Octopus and other Cephalopods” with Tim Carpenter. Beautiful, bashful and brainy, the giant Pacific octopus leads a life of mystery. With a personality that's as complex as its appearance, this animal is
Read Across America — Orcas Schoolkids May Send Principal Through the Roof!
Contributed by Susan Stolmeier Read Across America is celebrated every year on March 2nd, Dr. Seuess' birthday. The National Education Association has sponsored this event and encourages schools across our nation to promote adults reading to children. Orcas Island Elementary has done this event for the past 12
"Heartspeak" Poetry Reading March 4 to Support Education Foundation
On Thursday, March 4, friends of author Stephen Guy will read from his collection of poems, Heartspeak at 7 p.m. at Darvill's Bookstore. The reading is a fundraiser for the Orcas Island Education Foundation, which has been instrumental in the last several years in raising and directing private donations to
Don Eaton Appointed New Superior Court Judge
From Governor Chris Gregoire's Office Gov. Chris Gregoire announced on Feb. 26 the appointment of Don Eaton to the San Juan County Superior Court. Eaton now serves as a San Juan County Superior Court Commissioner, and replaces Judge John O. Linde, who passed away late last year. “I was impressed
Dances, Writing Workshops, Improv, the Future and "Noises Off" — All This Weekend
Friday, February 26 Creative Writing Workshop with writer/teacher/naturalist Susan Zwinger from 6:30 to 8:40 p.m. Continues Saturday, February 27th, 9:00-5:00 at the home of Winnie Adams.Cost: $60, for more information, call Winnie at 376-4656 Jump Time 2012 Discussion at West Sound Community Hall at 7:30 p.m. Join Shantparv Rolloff, Herlwyn
San Juan Stewardship Network and Sustainable Orcas Island Join For Sustainable Living Fair
The Sustainable Living Fair will take place on Saturday, May 1, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the Eastsound Village Green, alongside the first Farmers Market of the season. The mission of the Sustainable Living Fair is to share information and resources toward creating a more environmentally
Public Sounds Off on Failed School Bond Pricetag; Board Plans to Explain Story and "Soft Costs"
Corrections made Feb. 26 at 6:30 p.m. The Orcas Island School District (OISD) Board debated the timing and message for a new bond campaign upon the failure of the Feb. 9 Capital Bond election. At their meeting on Feb. 25, the Board heard from members of the public who had
Invitation to Participate in Scenic Byway Planning Process
Call for Inspiration ends March 15 Public meetings designed to introduce the San Juan Islands Scenic Byway planning process to the community, and to elicit input into the vision and content of the plan, were held on Orcas Island and San Juan Island earlier this month. The Steering
Teen Clothing Drive To End Soon — Donations Still Welcome
Lynsey Smith has sounded the call for the Teen Clothing Drive that has been collecting teen clothes the past few weeks: THANK YOU to the teens all over the island who have been cleaning out their closets! There are only a few more days until the doors of the Community
Buttke Painting Show Displays Range of Abstract Technique
Contributed by Joe Floren Orcas Island artist Carl Buttke will present an exhibit of his paintings throughout March in the Orcas Center lobby gallery. The program, titled "Mostly Abstract," will, as its name suggests, emphasize the range and variety of abstraction. Dominating the show will be a very
Deadline Feb. 28 for Scripts for Local Play Festival
Locally written, short plays will again be featured at the Fifth Annual Play Festival in May. Director Doug Bechtel of the Orcas Actors Theater says, "Whether you are a seasoned playwright or someone with no experience, The Actors Theater would love to see your work." But better sharpen
Vote in Conservation District's Unique Election on March 16
Contributed by Frank Penwell Ballots must be requested by March 8 The election of the San Juan Islands Conservation District will be held on March 16, 2010. All San Juan County registered voters are eligible to vote in this election. One supervisor will be elected for a 3-year term on
GIS Team Releases Polaris Instructional Videos
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager San Juan County’s GIS Team has released its first set of Polaris Instructional Videos for its Polaris Mapping Application. The newly released instructional videos are intended to assist users in learning the tools and functionality of Polaris. There are currently four videos that
